Nettle Smart returns the company to nettle
A Czech biotechnology startup is focusing on the unfairly overlooked nettle and plans to produce food, textiles, cosmetics, and biofuels from it. All with the aim of healing people and the planet, thus circularly and sustainably.
Why nettles, when they grow on every corner? Precisely because of that. Nature cleverly offers us what we need most for our health. This herb can tackle civilisation diseases caused by modern lifestyles.
Diabetics lowers and stabilises blood sugar levels in the blood. Thanks anti-inflammatory effects It is a great help with autoimmune diseases such as asthma, allergies, or rheumatoid arthritis. Workaholics can reduce their stress levels with its regular consumption. Nettle naturally detoxifies the body, which is exposed daily to polluted air, processed food, and harsh cosmetics.
The potential of nettles extends to other sectors. From the strong fibres in the stem, a durable, high-quality fabric and ropes can be woven. Nitrogenous substances are suitable for biogas production, which is an alternative to expensive and environmentally unfriendly natural gas. Further uses for nettles are constantly being researched Nettle Smart startup under the leadership of Radomír Eliáš, a business strategist and cryptocurrency expert.
“The biggest challenge was finding someone who would give me their full trust and the necessary resources. I have to say, the acceleration programme at Impact Hub was something amazing, comments the CEO on the period when he decided to go all in. Although the leap from high-tech to bio-tech entrepreneurship is a big one, his experience and contacts make it significantly easier.
He has now found partners for research, aquaponic growing, drying, and blanching, and in collaboration with them, they are succeeding in utilising the entire plant from roots to the very last leaf. The first finished product is a genuinely wholesome Nettle syrup and other products from Jeseníky won't be long in coming.
If you no longer want to overlook nettle and are enjoying its renaissance, follow the steps of Nettle Smart at LinkedIn.